Facility Manager - Project & Operations

DriveX; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DriveX is seeking a seasoned Facilities & Real Estate professional in Bengaluru to lead property scouting, lease coordination, and interior fit-outs across multiple sites.

You will manage BOQs, budgets, vendor relationships, and ensure timely project delivery, safety compliance, and smooth operation of Bangalore, Hosur, and other sites.

Join us to drive expansion, optimize costs, and maintain high standards of facility operations nationwide.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in facility management or related roles.
• Experience in property scouting and lease coordination.
• Hands-on BOQ preparation and vendor management.
• CAD experience for floor plans and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Scout properties and negotiate leases.
• Coordinate interior fit-outs and project plans.
• Manage budgets and cost controls for facilities.
• Oversee site supervision and timelines.
• Handle facility operations and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure safety and statutory compliance.

Skills

Real estate project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder coordination

Negotiation skills

Execution-oriented

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role Purpose

To support DriveX’s business expansion and facility operations by managing property identification and negotiations, lease coordination, interior fit-outs and project execution, followed by end-to-end facility operations across assigned locations.

Job Description

Role Purpose

To support DriveX’s business expansion and facility operations by managing property identification and negotiations, lease coordination, interior fit-outs and project execution, followed by end-to-end facility operations across assigned locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Real Estate & Expansion
• Scout and identify suitable properties for new facilities.
• Conduct market surveys and rental bench marking.
• Support commercial negotiations with property owners.
• Coordinate lease/MOU execution and property documentation.
• Coordinate with internal Legal, Finance and Business teams for property closure.
• Projects & Interior Execution
• Prepare BOQs, budgets and project execution plans.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Supervise site execution and ensure quality and timelines.
• Manage interior fit-outs, facility setup and handover.
• Conduct snag identification and ensure timely closure.
• Facility Operations
• Manage day-to-day facility operations after project handover.
• Handle maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Manage vendors and service partners.
• Ensure statutory, safety and facility-related compliance.
• Manage assigned Bangalore Corporate Offices & Hosur , COCOs and DTC facilities.
• Budget & Cost Management
• Prepare and monitor project and facility budgets.
• Control project and operational costs.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors.
• Verify and coordinate invoice processing and payments.
• Reporting & Tracking
• Maintain weekly project and expansion trackers.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Maintain cost and facility operation trackers.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks and escalations.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 10–12 years in Facility Management, Real Estate Projects, Interior Fit-outs, Commercial Property or a similar role.
• Strong experience in project execution as well as facility operations.
• Experience in property scouting, commercial negotiations and lease coordination
• Hands-on experience in BOQ preparation, vendor management, site supervision and project execution.
• Good understanding of commercial real estate and facility maintenance.
• Strong negotiation, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel across Bangalore, Hosur and other South India locations as required.
• Strong ownership, problem-solving and execution-oriented approach.
• Experience in preparing floor plans etc in CAD

Key Competencies

Real Estate | Project Management | Facility Operations | Vendor Management | Cost Control | Negotiation | Stakeholder Management | Execution & Problem Solving